Temara Smith
2231 Spring Rush Dr,GA
Summary
I'm skilled in early childhood education/development and CPR, my diverse experience spans debt collection, retail, and education, demonstrating a goal-oriented mindset and a knack for problem-solving. I'm a proactive and caring worker with over 5 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Debt Collector
Account Control Technology Holdings Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
- Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
- Educated debtors about repayment options, enabling them to make informed decisions while preserving positive business relationships.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to foster timely payments and account resolution.
Front End Associate
Costco Wholesale Corp
Cincinnati, OH
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Toddler Room Assistant
Karing 4 Kids Learning Center
Cincinnati, OH
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the classroom, ensuring a healthy environment for children to learn and grow.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques when necessary, promoting appropriate behavior among toddlers while respecting individual needs.
- Organized naptime transitions efficiently by providing a calming atmosphere that facilitated restful sleep for young learners.
Sales Associate
Office Depot Inc
Hamilton, OH
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Highschool
Fairfield, OH05.2014
High School Diploma -
Butler Tech D. Russel Lee
Fairfield, OH05.2014
Skills
- Patience and Persistence
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Stress Tolerance
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Early Childhood Development
- CPR training
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Certification
CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease Recognition, Child Abuse Recognition and Procedures
Timeline
Debt Collector
Account Control Technology Holdings Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2019
Front End Associate
Costco Wholesale Corp
03.2018 - 02.2019
Toddler Room Assistant
Karing 4 Kids Learning Center
05.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
Office Depot Inc
04.2014 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Highschool
High School Diploma -
Butler Tech D. Russel Lee